Emotions

Emotions are an interesting thing.

Some people say you may have too many, others may say that you are not emotional enough.

No matter what your opinion may be about emotions one thing is clear, they are a gift from God.

However, the reason for them in our lives was meant to enhance our lives, not run them.

This can be hard sometimes when "emotions are running high" or you are "emotionally involved" in a situation or with another person.

The key is to find balance, which means that you don't discount them, or let them overrun you.

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Here are a few Bible verses for your emotions:

When I feel afraid...
"The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear". (Psalm 27:1)

When I feel overwhelmed...
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness". (2 Corinthians 12:9)

When I feel like running away...
"And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand". (Romans 14:4)

When I feel threatened...
"O Lord my God, I take refuge in You; save and deliver me from all who pursue me". (Psalm 7:1)

When I feel betrayed...
"Be strong and courageous...For the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you". (Deuteronomy 31:6)

When I feel confused...
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him". (James 1:5)

When I feel angry...
"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires" (James 1:19-20)

When I feel depressed...
"He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along". (Psalm 40:2)

When I feel unloved...
"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness. I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt". (Jeremiah 31:3-4)

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What are you feeling today?